Grilled Garlic, Lemon and Pepper Butterflied Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Grilled Garlic, Lemon and Pepper Butterflied Chicken
545 min.
4
484kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your grilling game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor? Introducing our Grilled Garlic, Lemon, and Pepper Butterflied Chicken—a delightful main course that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual lunch or a festive dinner. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends with its mouthwatering taste.

The secret to this succulent chicken lies in the marination process, where the zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and cracked black pepper come together to create a tantalizing blend that seeps deep into the meat. By butterflying the chicken, you ensure even cooking and a beautifully crispy skin that’s simply irresistible. Imagine the aroma wafting through your backyard as the chicken sizzles on the grill, creating a perfect char that locks in all those delicious flavors.

With a preparation time of just 545 minutes, including marination, this dish is well worth the wait. Each serving is packed with 484 calories, making it a satisfying choice for those looking to indulge without compromising on health. So fire up your grill, gather your loved ones, and get ready to savor every bite of this delectable grilled chicken that’s sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • lb chicken whole
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons pepper black
  • cloves garlic crushed
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • knife
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • kitchen scissors
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Place chicken, breast side down, on cutting board. With kitchen scissors (or sharp knife), cut along one side of backbone from neck to tail, then cut along other side of backbone and remove bone.
  2. Turn chicken breast side up, and place flat with legs and wings to the sides. Press down on breast bone with palm of hand to flatten chicken.
  3. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix remaining ingredients.
  4. Place chicken, breast side down, in bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight to marinate, turning once or twice.
  5. Heat gas or charcoal grill on high heat at least 15 minutes before adding chicken.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Reduce grill heat to medium.
  7. Place chicken, breast side up, on grill. Cover grill; cook 20 minutes. Turn chicken, breast side down. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until brown and juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks).
  8. Cut chicken into 4 quarters to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories484kcal
Protein25.64%
Fat71.71%
Carbs2.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.5
Glycemic Load
0.54
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
13.778695619625%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.74mg
Hesperetin
2.21mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:484.1kcal
24.2%
Fat:38.31g
58.94%
Saturated Fat:9.14g
57.12%
Carbohydrates:3.18g
1.06%
Net Carbohydrates:2.79g
1.01%
Sugar:0.44g
0.48%
Cholesterol:122.47mg
40.82%
Sodium:696.79mg
30.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.82g
61.63%
Vitamin B3:11.16mg
55.81%
Selenium:24.22µg
34.6%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
31.86%
Vitamin K:29.22µg
27.83%
Phosphorus:249.73mg
24.97%
Vitamin B5:1.55mg
15.47%
Zinc:2.21mg
14.75%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
12.06%
Vitamin C:9.92mg
12.02%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.86%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.94%
Potassium:355.79mg
10.17%
Iron:1.66mg
9.24%
Magnesium:36.42mg
9.11%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.44%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.45%
Copper:0.11mg
5.4%
Vitamin A:235.4IU
4.71%
Folate:13.15µg
3.29%
Calcium:31.81mg
3.18%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.18%
Fiber:0.39g
1.57%